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I WAS FAVOURED TOWARDS RCI, NCL, OR PRINCESS. PLEASE LET ME KNOW, THANKS.
STEVE
Also, you might want to avoid cruises longer than 7 days, as they attract a decidedly older crowd. (No offense intended to the older folks - I hope to be old and retired someday, and when I am, I plan to cruise as much as possible.)
Getting an answer to "What's the best cruise line" is much like asking "Who makes the best pizza?" While you're going to get a lot of firm recommendations from a lot of people, bear in mind that your priorities, interests, and limitations will play a large role in establishing what cruise line is going to give you the most bang for the buck. Consider: (1) the time you want private (perhaps a balcony), (2) do you appreciate innovative/gourmet food (or is "great pizza" and "I couldn't eat it all " your idea of good food), (3) what is your idea of ambiance (nightclub/disco sheik, or thoughtful/artistic appointments), (4) what is you idea of entertainment (passenger games such as "how many balloons can you fit in your bikini?" or quality musical, theatrical, and comedic productions), and finally (5) will your cruise be ruined if the Lido deck pool isn't surrounded by limitless hard bodies in thong bikinis.
You're going to have to figure out what you want out of a cruise. I prefer Princess because, (1) Ilove Itallian food (not Olive Garden jive-tallian) and 24-hour dining options, (2) my wife looks fine in a bikini (so I'm not disappointed in the lack of hard bodies), (3) I prefer to save a couple of hundred on a 10-day cruise and bring my own wine (Princess' alcohol policy permits it, and the refrigerator that's in every room makes it feasible), (4) I love formal dancing (you'll never be alone on the dance floor on a Princess cruise), and (5) I feel safe with a quality, trained, English speaking crew (no ship is unsinkable).
With all that said, be careful with you first cruise expectations. A warm smile, open mind, and a good attitude may have more to do with having a great first cruise than the choice of cruise line.
I would like to know if anyone has any opinions on this line and/or ship.
Thank you,Bobm
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